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startle reflex

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Noun1.startle reflex - a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
startle, jump, start - a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"


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If your baby has a startle reflex you can wrap him up in swaddling blanket to recreate the secure environment the baby enjoyed in the womb.
Use caution in making physical contact-even a pat on the shoulder could trigger a reaction, such as startle reflex or flashback to the traumatic event.
Scientific research measuring the Startle Reflex, facial expressions, and the eye pupils, produce reports from students of personal anxiety, fear and feelings of danger.
 
 
 
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